Comparison

Brella.io vs Step SF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brella.io

This application simplifies business event networking by helping users discover valuable contacts and schedule one-on-one meetings. It allows for pre-event planning of agendas and meetings to maximize time and achieve networking goals, whether seeking new partners or expanding a professional network.

Highlights
  • Discover valuable contacts
  • Book 1-to-1 meetings
  • Plan event agenda
  • Create business relationships
  • Real-time event information
  • 1-to-1 video calls
Features
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Brella | Smarter networking Brella is the simplest networking application for business events and conferences. Discover valuable contacts at any event and book 1-to-1 meetings with the best connections. Plan your event agenda and networking meetings before the event begins and save valuable time. Brella helps you achieve your event goals, no matter if you’re looking for new business partners or you want to grow your business network. Instead of stressing about networking, let Brella do the networking for you. You’ll leave the event with more leads, more contacts, more clients - more whatever you’re looking for. When you use the Brella app at an event, you’ll: - Discover valuable contacts - Book 1-to-1 meetings with them - Create meaningful business relationships But don't take our word for it. Here are what some of our users have to say: “Networking without Brella is a waste of time.” “If I were doing this manually, I'd be lucky if I had one-tenth the meetings. It's just a very efficient way to organize a day.” “Brella is the best networking tool I’ve ever used and that’s why we use it at all of our events.” Get in touch at hello@brella.io or on Instagram and X @Brellanetwork We ask permission for: - Notifications to give real-time information about meetings and other event-related info - Camera and pictures to set up a profile picture, and for 1-to-1 video calls - Microphone for 1-to-1 video calls

About

Step SF

This event app provides attendees with all necessary information for a conference, including the full agenda, speaker details, and networking opportunities. Users can build personalized schedules and receive important event updates.

Highlights
  • Explore full event agenda
  • Discover speakers and startups
  • Build personal schedule
  • Connect and network with attendees
  • Access event information and updates
Features
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Step Events is the official app for Step Conference, bringing together founders, investors, startups, operators, and technology leaders from around the world. The app gives attendees everything they need before and during the event in one place. With Step Events, you can: • Explore the full event agenda • Discover speakers, investors, startups, exhibitors, and partners • Save sessions and build your personal schedule • Connect and network with other attendees • Access important event information and updates

Screenshots

Brella.io4 screens
Step SF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Step SF at 5.0 against Brella.io's 4.2. Step SF also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Brella.io's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step SF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brella.io has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brella.io ships an update monthly, Step SF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brella.io versus Step SF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrella.ioStep SF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (50 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrellaStep Events USA corp

Bugs and requests

Brella.io

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Loses data
  • Event not available for app
  • Schedule screen constantly resets
  • Sessions take long to load
  • App doesn't open
Show 18 more
  • App automatically closes immediately after opening
  • App crashes on opening
  • App freezes on update
  • Chat perpetually loads
  • Calendar doesn't sync
  • Frozen screen trying to force update
  • PIN entry screen times out
  • Scrolling gets stuck in infinite loop
  • Searches frequently 'rewet'
  • App is very slow
  • Can't add or remove users
  • Late schedules, wrong names and people
  • Heavily disconnected from conference app and calendars
  • LinkedIn sign-in doesn't work
  • App shows free time slots for past days
  • App becomes unresponsive
  • No data is shown sometimes
  • App crashes

Requested features

9 requests
  • iPad version
  • Ability to 'link' with people to track colleagues' networking
  • Ability to take notes in the app
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive way to sync meetings with calendar
Show 4 more
  • Ability to counter with an alternative meeting time
  • Fix LinkedIn login issue
  • Improve search functionality
  • Allow replies to messages from cancelled meetings

Step SF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brella.io

No in-app purchases

None

Step SF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brella.io free?
Brella.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step SF free?
Step SF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brella.io or Step SF?
Step SF is rated higher. Brella.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Step SF averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brella.io or Step SF have ads?
Neither Brella.io nor Step SF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brella.io or Step SF?
Brella.io ships an update monthly, and Step SF every 3 days. Most recently, Brella.io was updated on October 26, 2026 and Step SF on October 25, 2026.

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